Pathology System Medical Director: Lead Across the Network

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a System Medical Director, Pathology to drive integrated pathology operations across Wellstar hospitals. The role links senior management, service lines, and pathologists to improve communication, outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

The Medical Director will lead infrastructure development, deployment of measurement tools, and recruitment of pathology providers, reporting to the President of Wellstar Medical Group and collaborating with the System VP of

Qualifications

• Board-certified AP/CP pathologist with leadership experience.
• Hematopathology specialization is a plus.
• 8–10 years progressive physician leadership experience.
• Experience with molecular laboratories is a plus.
• Familiarity with LIS/IT processes and Epic/Beaker Build is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development of the vision, strategy, and plan to ensure an integrated lab and pathology operation throughout the Wellstar Health System.
• Leads the development and deployment of infrastructure and processes to respond to ordering/referring provider, patient, and hospital needs, as well as taking the lead in implementation of the measurement and management tools used to enhance care delivery excellence.
• Creates structure and processes to ensure consistency of physician services and outcomes across the practice within the Health System.
• Serves as the main communication channel between the pathologists and the other constituents of the hospital and health system, including Wellstar Medical Group, Wellstar Community Partners, Service Line Leadership, and Hospital and Health System Leadership.
• Leads in the development of service agreements between the pathology, lab teams and key specialty services.
• Leads the recruitment process and onboarding for pathology providers.
• Assists in budget development and resource allocations to include optimal staffing levels that are both cost effective and clinically safe.
• Participates in patient care and clinical activities to maintain professional competency and credibility up to a 0.5 FTE.
• Performs other functions as required.

Skills

Physician leadership

Molecular lab experience

Education

Board Certified AP/CP Pathologist

Hematopathology specialization

Tools

LIS/IT processes

Epic/Beaker Build Experience

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a System Medical Director, Pathology to drive integrated pathology operations across Wellstar hospitals. The role links senior management, service lines, and pathologists to improve communication, outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

The Medical Director will lead infrastructure development, deployment of measurement tools, and recruitment of pathology providers, reporting to the President of Wellstar Medical Group and collaborating with the System VP of